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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

H1 HFGMOT history

H1 HFG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 13 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 94,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2024.

H1 HFG black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2025
Mileage
94,318 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2024
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H1 HFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

H1 HFG was last recorded at 94,318 miles on 15 Feb 2024, 2,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Sept 2009: 44,487 miles, lower than 48,200 miles on 6 Aug 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
91,700 miles · 12 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2,618 miles
Average per year
3,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,318 miles
  • 2022 – 91,700 miles
  • 2021 – 89,955 miles
  • 2020 – 89,532 miles
  • 2019 – 87,569 miles
  • 2018 – 87,543 miles
  • 2017 – 82,501 miles
  • 2016 – 77,345 miles
  • 2015 – 69,584 miles
  • 2013 – 59,343 miles
  • 2012 – 56,010 miles
  • 2011 – 54,201 miles
  • 2010 – 50,023 miles
  • 2009 – 44,487 miles
  • 2008 – 48,200 miles
  • 2007 – 37,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,318 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmition (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,318 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    94,318 miles
    Test number
    542073091995
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmition (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,318 miles (+2,618)2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,318 miles
    Test number
    131889625870
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmition (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,700 miles (+1,745)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,700 miles
    Test number
    269908317845
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,955 miles (+423)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,955 miles
    Test number
    220478588626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both wheel bearings
    • AdvisoryWipers smear

  5. Pass89,532 miles (+1,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,532 miles
    Test number
    317077498721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,569 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,569 miles
    Test number
    663327493313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs scored
    • AdvisoryWhite furry on brake pipes

  7. Pass87,543 miles (+5,042)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,543 miles
    Test number
    976681439586
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on the edge
    • AdvisoryBoth side front air suspension dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWhite furring on rear brake pipes

  8. Pass82,501 miles (+5,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,501 miles
    Test number
    328948540313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low
    • AdvisorySlight play on nearside front lower ball joint

  9. Pass77,345 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,345 miles
    Test number
    354929203326
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail77,322 miles (+7,738)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,322 miles
    Test number
    648510249216
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge cord showing (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass69,584 miles (+10,241)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,584 miles
    Test number
    698448325120
    • NoteFront brake discs scored
    • NoteOffside rear tyre getting low
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass59,343 miles (+3,333)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,343 miles
    Test number
    868628893224
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteSlight play on nearside front wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight play on offside front upper whishbone balljoint
    • NoteSteering wheel slightly heavy
    • NoteWhite furring on brake and fuel pipes

  13. Pass56,010 miles (+1,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,010 miles
    Test number
    755180802341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass54,201 miles (+4,178)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,201 miles
    Test number
    915690301358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,023 miles (+5,536)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,023 miles
    Test number
    663571800352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,487 miles (-3,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,487 miles
    Test number
    572907849267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass48,200 miles (+10,498)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,200 miles
    Test number
    851839118282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,702 miles
    Test number
    280235117265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H1 HFG

Does H1 HFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H1 HFG expired on 14 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H1 HFG?
The MOT on H1 HFG expired on 14 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H1 HFG done?
H1 HFG was recorded at 94,318 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2024, an average of 3,424 miles a year.
Has H1 HFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H1 HFG has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on H1 HFG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H1 HFG find?
H1 HFG passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear, and 6 more.

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